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Brazilian Embraer subsidiary Eve Air Mobility has obtained $94 million in equity financing from multiple investors to support the continued development and manufacturing of its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

The Block II upgrades include an improved drivetrain, reinforced airframe, enhanced fuel system, extended mission radius, and increased max gross weight of 4,000 lb.

(KTZV) – The US Forest Service (USFS) will host a helicopter rappel-training program Jul. 2–10 at Deschutes National Forest in Bend.

(Associated Press) – Helicopter and air tanker crews assisted around 200 firefighters in battling a wildfire Jun. 28 northeast of Phoenix.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined the probable cause of the accident to be the pilot’s failure to establish enough airspeed to climb out of ground effect before becoming airborne, while also citing high-density altitude as a contributing factor.

The VAI Board of Directors has appointed Michael Romanowski of Slate Run Strategies as special advisor–emerging technology and Arthur Herold of Webster, Chamberlain & Bean as legal advisor.

The FAA has revised its Flight Instructor for Rotorcraft Category Helicopter Rating Airman Certification Standards (ACS) as part of across-the-board updates that took effect May 31.

(Greek Reporter) – The Hellenic Fire Service dispatched 17 helicopters and 140 firefighters on the ground to battle a wildfire that began Jun. 30 in Keratea, East Attica.

(KRIV) – A US Coast Guard (USCG) MH-65 Dolphin crew transported the passenger of a fishing vessel who lost consciousness Jun. 29 off the coast of Galveston.

Mesa, Arizona–based MD Helicopters has promoted Ryan Weeks to president. He succeeds Brad Pedersen, who will continue to serve as CEO and work on strategic initiatives with the company’s board of directors.